Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as an Optometrist in Glenrothes, where your passion for patient care will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work in a small, busy practice, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and the local healthcare community. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional service and care. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance in a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist or soon to be GOC registered.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care in a supportive team.
• Build relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Fluent English

Optometry

Communication

Education

GOC registration

NHS registration

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As an Optometrist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams, and Clinical Governance Optometrists. You’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.

• Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Bringing your vibrant personality into the day-to-day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community.

What you’ll need to have

• Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Fluent speaking English.
• Passion for patient care.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
• Performance-based quarterly bonus.
• Generous employee discounts for yourself and another family member.
• 33 days holidays including bank holiday (pro-rata).
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and much more.

Why Boots Opticians

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.

What's next

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

You will complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups), or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Need To Know

We are looking for a passionate and friendly Optometrist to join us in Glenrothes!

This is a small busy freestanding practice with 2 testing rooms, fitted with both Phoropters and OCT and 30-minute testing time.

You will be working alongside a talented, experienced, and close-knit team of 8 with several members with over 10+ years of experience, and one with 20+ years. This team includes 1 other resident Optometrist.

Our store opening hours are Monday-Saturday 9-5.30pm and 11-4pm on Sundays.

Great transport links close by and if you are coming by car, there is parking for only £1.

For further information and a confidential chat, please email [e-mail]

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs.

Hours per week

37.5

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

Store

3275 - Glenrothes

County

Fife

Country

UK

Address 1

6 Lyon Way

Address 2

The Kingdom Centre